Randomized controlled trial comparing a coached, app-based mindfulness intervention versus a no-intervention control condition. Primary outcome: adolescents' reports of affect as measured with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) at post-intervention. Participants will include 120 youth ages 12-17 years old.
This is a randomized controlled trial testing a 9-session, coached, app-based mindfulness intervention on adolescents' reports of affect as measured with ecological momentary assessment (EMA). Participants will include 120 youth ages 12- to 17-years-old randomized to either the Youth Mindful Awareness Program (YMAP) or to an assessment only control condition. Participation is open to all genders and youth of all races and ethnicities.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
110
The Mindfulness Intervention is an internet-based program that involves a coach. It is 9 weekly sessions and involves practicing the skills between sessions.
Judy Garber
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Momentary Negative Affect Assessed With Ecological Momentary Assessment
Momentary negative affect (mNA) in EMA is the experience of negative emotional states in the moment. Participants complete the Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) 4 times a day for 5 days, at random moments across the day (usually once in the morning, once in the early afternoon, once in the late afternoon and once in the evening). The EMA affect measure includes 7 items rated on a 4-point scale; average scores range from 1.00 to 4.00; higher scores indicate more negative affect (NA).
Time frame: 5 days
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